McLaren chairman Ron Dennis has admitted Fernando Alonso's place on the grid at the first race in Australia is uncertain, but he expects the Spaniard to be declared fit to race by doctors and the sport's governing body.

The Death Row Records co-founder was taken to hospital for a third time after appearing in court after telling the Los Angeles judge he has been suffering from serious health complications and receiving inadequate treatment while in custody over a murder charge.

The Death Row Records co-founder was taken to hospital for a third time after appearing in court after telling the Los Angeles judge he has been suffering from serious health complications and receiving inadequate treatment while in custody over a murder charge.

From the indie band that brought you melodically spelt out words, obtusely offbeat drums, and an oriental string instrument, comes another album that seems to be about everyday occurrences in the trio’s flat.

We see it now: Last June I took Clicks to task about its misleading sale signs after a consumer complained that he’d decided to buy an electric blanket based on the shelf sign bearing the words: "Save 30%, All electric under blankets".

Venice is beautiful at any time of year but going in winter has some added allure, writes Anthony Horowitz. He recommends where to stay, which restaurants visit and what to do while you're visiting in this Italian city

Trisha Ahmed, the daughter of slain atheist blogger and Bengali writer Avijit Roy is urging everyone to share his story in this letter that first appeared on Facebook, and was then republished at the International Humanist and Ethical Union.

Bling-loving politicians deserve dressing down: iLIVE

Frank Hartry, Kingsburgh. | 07 February, 2013 00:41

President Jacob Zuma. File photo.Image by: STRINGER / REUTERS

With the recent shocking revelation that at least 12 million South Africans go to bed hungry at night, it is hopeful that politicians, along with their respective spouses and partners, will have the common sense not to flaunt their wealth at the president's state of the nation address on February 14.

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Last year, the parade of the politicians was quite revolting in my opinion, especially as President Jacob Zuma unavoidably highlighted the plight of the poor in his speech, as he will do again this year.

Perhaps the politicians could also forgo the lavish state of the nation dinner. Last year, the dinner and drinks cost taxpayers nearly R10-million, refreshments the poor also helped pay for in the form of VAT.